Product Description: Malachite Gemstone-
Malachite is a copper carbonate mineral with a hardness of 3.5 to 4. Most Malachite is cut from botryoidal masses. Malachite rarely occurs in crystal formed in long prismatic to needle-shaped. It can also occur as a crust or in stalactitic form.
Meaning: Its name is derived from Greek words, malache (mallow) for its color, or malakos (soft) for its low hardness.
Color: This rich green and opaque gemstone has fibrous banding of lighter and darker shades of vivid green.
Source: Most important Malachite source is Zaire. Other deposits are in Australia, Chile, South Africa and the USA.
Birthstone: Malachite is the birthstone of July and is associated with the 13th year of Marriage.
Metaphysical properties: Malachite enhances willpower, confidence, self-responsibility, strengthening our ability to take action and create desired realities.
Fact: The Russian Czars used Malachite from Urals for ornamenting their castles.
Treatments: Malachite is generally not treated.